Pediatric Occupational Therapist $500 Bonus

Family of Kidz•New York, NY

73d•$60,000 - $67,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Family of Kidz is seeking a passionate Pediatric Occupational Therapist to work with children aged Birth-5 years. This role involves providing therapeutic interventions in state-of-the-art sensory gyms located in Harrison or White Plains, NY, as well as in preschools across Westchester County. The position offers flexibility in scheduling, with options for 1-5 days per week. We are dedicated to helping children with special needs develop skills for greater independence and an enhanced quality of life.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited university with a degree in Occupational Therapy.
Current New York State Occupational Therapy License (new grads welcome pending licensure).
Passionate to work with children and their families.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong ability to collaborate with various professionals.
Self-starter and independent problem solve.
Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Sterling values, high integrity, empathetic and considerate.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and dynamic environment.
Flexible thinker with the ability to pivot when necessary.
Must be a team player.
Life-long learner who is committed to personal development.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for all children on your caseload.
Administer and write up occupational therapy evaluations.
Ongoing communication with lead supervisors & coordinators, specifically related to case management.
Maintain professionalism with families, school teams, and other professionals.
Maintain accurate and timely attendance and billing logs.
Create and maintain schedules with assigned individual families/school personnel.
Collects data on each IFSP/IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly.
Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CPSE/CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.
Perform comprehensive evaluations in clinic, home and/or preschool based settings.
Write detailed speech and language evaluation reports demonstrating the child’s abilities and areas of difficulties.
Work collaboratively with parents, teachers, and the evaluation team.
Develop appropriate functional goals using IEP direct.